| Tail Number / N-Number | N8948V |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172M |
| Year Built | 1974 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 17264304 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | 0-320 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 108 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | PLAIN COMPANY LTD |
| Street | 1526 BRANDYWINE DR |
| City | BLOOMFIELD HILLS |
| State | MI |
| Zip Code | 48304-1106 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Oakland County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1974-11-14 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1990-09-04 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-05-09 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-08-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53053664 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AC57B4 |